Abnormal Psychology

Abnormal Psychology

Author: Ronald J. Comer

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2010-07-27

Total Pages: 824

ISBN-13: 9781429216319

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Taking a look at the field of abnormal psychology, including major theoretical models of abnormality, research directions, clinical experiences, therapies and controversies, this book covers personality disorders, the psychodynamic perspective, neuroscience, the 'empirically-based treatment' movement, and more.


Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology

Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology

Author: Ronald J. Comer

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2004-04-23

Total Pages: 630

ISBN-13: 9780716786252

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This is a concise textbook on abnormal psychology that integrates various theoretical models, sociocultural factors, research, clinical experiences, and therapies. The author encourages critical thinking about the science and study of mental disorders and also reveals the humanity behind them.


Essentials of Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World

Essentials of Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World

Author: Jeffrey S. Nevid

Publisher:

Published: 2008-01

Total Pages: 600

ISBN-13: 9780132053730

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Essentials of Abnormal Psychology in a Changing Worldtakes an interactionist perspective, enabling students to see the importance of the interplay of psychological, socio-cultural and biological factors in the development of psychological disorders. The brief, streamlined format introduces students to the basic concepts of the field with a clear and engaging writing style. Its accessible, broad, research-based coverage, with superior pedagogy and student-oriented applications provide instructors with a comprehensive text they can fully cover in one term. New concept maps visually link major concepts, to help give students a clear picture of the key ideas within each chapter. The aim of the authors is to bring a much-needed Canadian perspective to the study of Abnormal Psychology. They want to increase awareness of the important, relevant research that has been done and is continuing to be conducted in Canada today. The new second edition builds on the strength of the first by continuing to incorporate Canadian cases and examples of mental illness, to highlight cultural factors, current topics, unique Canadian treatment or prevention programs, and mental health legislation.


Abnormal Psychology, Fifth Edition

Abnormal Psychology, Fifth Edition

Author: Ronald J. Comer

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 758

ISBN-13: 9780716757924

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Extensive updating throughout and a dramatically enhanced media and supplements package, including all new video case studies, makes this new edition of Abnormal Psychology the most effective yet.


Essentials of Understanding Abnormal Behavior

Essentials of Understanding Abnormal Behavior

Author: David Sue

Publisher: Cengage Learning

Published: 2016-01-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781305639997

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ESSENTIALS OF UNDERSTANDING ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR, 3rd Edition offers the same multidimensional focus, multicultural emphasis, topical coverage, and engaging style as its comprehensive counterpart -- UNDERSTANDING ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR -- in a condensed, student-friendly format. Updated to reflect DSM-5 and the newest scientific, psychological, multicultural, and psychiatric research, the text introduces and integrates the Multipath Model of Mental Disorders to explain how biological, psychological, social, and sociocultural factors interact to cause mental disorders. A focus on resilience highlights prevention and recovery from the symptoms of various disorders, and the book also continues its emphasis on the multicultural, sociocultural, and diversity aspects of abnormal psychology. The authors present material in a lively and engaging manner, connecting topics to real-world case studies, current events, and issues of particular importance and relevance to college students. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.